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Appendix F: Unix Security Assessment

CREST CPSA Certification Practice Questions

Learn Unix and Linux security assessment methodologies. This appendix covers the evaluation of Unix-based systems including authentication, file permissions, and common vulnerabilities.

Topics Covered

  • F1 User Enumeration - Identifying Unix users and groups
  • F2 Unix Vulnerabilities - Common Unix/Linux security weaknesses
  • F3 File System Permissions - Understanding and exploiting file permissions
  • F4 Unix Passwords - Password storage, shadow files, and cracking